area

1. A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) (synset 108514304)
   "it was a mountainous area"; "Bible country"
   is a type of: region - a large indefinite location on the surface of the Earth
   subtypes:

   • arena - the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand
   • high country - an area lying above the piedmont but below the timberline
   • bed ground, bed-ground, bedground - an area on which a drove of cattle or sheep can sleep for a night
   • broadcast area - the area over which a radio or tv transmission can be received
   • center, centre, eye, heart, middle - an area that is approximately central within some larger region
   • corner - a place off to the side of an area
   • corner - a remote area
   • disaster area - a region whose population is affected by a general disaster
   • hangout, haunt, repair, resort, stamping ground - a frequently visited place
   • fireside, hearth - an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
   • hunting ground - an area in which game is hunted
   • no-go area - an area that is dangerous or impossible to enter or to which entry is forbidden
   • no man's land - an unoccupied area between the front lines of opposing armies
   • quadrant - the area enclosed by two perpendicular radii of a circle
   • quadrant - any of the four areas into which a plane is divided by two orthogonal coordinate axes
   • rain shadow - an area that has little precipitation because some barrier causes the winds to lose their moisture before reaching it
   • staging area - an area where troops and equipment in transit are assembled before a military operation
   • clear, open - a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
   • free port, free zone - an area adjoining a port where goods that are intended for reshipment can be received and stored without payment of duties
   • anchorage, anchorage ground - place for vessels to anchor
   • playground, resort area, vacation spot - an area where many people go for recreation
   • block, city block - a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
   • neighborhood - an area within a city or town that has some distinctive features (especially one forming a community)
   • retreat - a place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
   • refuge, safety - a safe place
   • danger - a dangerous place
   • scene - the place where some action occurs
   • section - a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
   • shrubbery - an area where a number of shrubs are planted
   • space - an area reserved for some particular purpose
   • tank farm - an area used exclusively for storing petroleum in large tanks
   • trouble spot - a place where trouble exists or occurs regularly
   • winner's circle - a small area at a racecourse where awards are given to the owners of winning horses
   specific instances: bermuda triangle - an area in the western Atlantic Ocean where many ships and planes are supposed to have been mysteriously lost
   same as: country
2. A subject of study (synset 105823643)
   "it was his area of specialization"; "areas of interest include..."
   is a type of: issue, matter, subject, topic - some situation or event that is thought about
   subtypes:

   • gray area, grey area - an intermediate area; a topic that is not clearly one thing or the other
   • territory - an area of knowledge or interest
3. A part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve (synset 105229188)
   "in the abdominal region"
   is a type of: body part - any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
   subtypes:

   • erogenous zone - any area of the body especially sensitive to sexual stimulation
   • pressure point - an area on the skin that is highly sensitive to pressure
   • hypochondrium - the upper region of the abdomen just below the lowest ribs on either side of the epigastrium
   • area of cardiac dullness - a triangular area of the front of the chest (determined by percussion); corresponds to the part of the heart not covered by the lungs
   • epigastrium - the region lying on or over the stomach (just below the sternum)
   • fovea, fovea centralis - area consisting of a small depression in the retina containing cones and where vision is most acute
   • parafovea - area of the retina immediately surrounding the fovea
   • macula, macula lutea, macular area, yellow spot - a small yellowish central area of the retina that is rich in cones and that mediates clear detailed vision
   • cortical area, cortical region - any of various regions of the cerebral cortex
   • perineum - the general region between the anus and the genital organs
   • side - either the left or right half of a body
   • cleavage - the line formed by a groove between two parts (especially the separation between a woman's breasts)
   • areola, ring of color - small circular area such as that around the human nipple or an inflamed area around a pimple or insect bite
   • middle, midriff, midsection - the middle area of the human torso (usually in front)
   • waist, waistline - the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
   • loins, pubes, pubic region - the lower part of the abdomen just above the external genital organs
   • palm, thenar - the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
   • thenar - the fleshy area of the palm at the base of the thumb
   • sole - the underside of the foot
   • half-moon, lunula, lunule - the crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail
   • groin, inguen - the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals
   • quick - any area of the body that is highly sensitive to pain (as the flesh underneath the skin or a fingernail or toenail)
   same as: region
4. A particular environment or walk of life (synset 114537641)
   "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he's out of my orbit"
   is a type of: environment - the totality of surrounding conditions
   subtypes:

   • distaff - the sphere of work by women
   • front - a sphere of activity involving effort
   • kingdom, land, realm - a domain in which something is dominant
   • lap - an area of control or responsibility
   • political arena, political sphere - a sphere of intense political activity
   • preserve - a domain that seems to be specially reserved for someone
   • province, responsibility - the proper sphere or extent of your activities
   same as: arena, domain, field, orbit, sphere
5. A part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function (synset 102738693)
   "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
   is a type of: construction, structure - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
   subtypes:

   • aisle - part of a church divided laterally from the nave proper by rows of pillars or columns
   • auditorium - the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
   • baggage claim - an area in an airport where arriving passengers can collect the luggage that has been carried in the hold of the aircraft
   • box - any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned
   • breakfast area, breakfast nook - a place for light meals (usually near a kitchen)
   • bullpen - a place on a baseball field where relief pitchers can warm up during a game
   • bema, chancel, sanctuary - area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
   • choir - the area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave
   • corner, nook - an interior angle formed by two meeting walls
   • court, courtyard - an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings
   • dead-air space - an unventilated area where no air circulates
   • dining area - an area arranged for dining
   • enclosure - a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
   • goalmouth - (sports) the area immediately in front of the goal
   • hideaway, retreat - an area where you can be alone
   • nave - the central area of a church
   • orchestra pit, pit - lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers
   • panopticon - an area where everything is visible
   • patio, terrace - usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
   • pit - (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled
   • pit - (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on
   • press gallery - an area (sometimes in a balcony) set aside for reporters (especially in a legislative hall)
   • lay-by, layby, pull-off, rest area, rest stop - designated paved area beside a main road where cars can stop temporarily
   • quad, quadrangle - a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings
   • room - an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
   • family circle, peanut gallery, second balcony, upper balcony - rearmost or uppermost area in the balcony containing the least expensive seats
   • storage space - the area in any structure that provides space for storage
   • threshing floor - a floor or ground area for threshing or treading out grain
   • turnaround - an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around
6. The extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary (synset 105135784)
   "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500 square feet in area"
   is a type of: extent - the distance or area or volume over which something extends
   subtypes:

   • acreage, land area - an area of ground used for some particular purpose (such as building or farming)
   • footprint - the area taken up by some object
   • erasure - a surface area where something has been erased
   • blank space, place, space - a blank area
   • space - one of the areas between or below or above the lines of a musical staff
   • balk, baulk - the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
   • plane section, section - (geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
   same as: expanse, surface area

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